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Firefighters average salary by city in Ohio
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $67,630 | $61,780 | $46,240 | $53,299 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $61,340 | $62,720 | $47,940 | $48,688 | 94 |
| Akron | $61,000 | $61,140 | $45,150 | $48,433 | 93 |
| Toledo | $60,470 | $60,590 | $46,090 | $48,035 | 91 |
| Cincinnati | $57,510 | $58,570 | $43,050 | $46,215 | 95 |
| Dayton | $54,880 | $57,400 | $39,230 | $43,837 | 93 |
| Lima | $52,170 | $60,020 | $46,000 | $42,323 | 90 |
| Sandusky | $49,620 | $47,270 | $35,290 | $40,507 | 89 |
| Mansfield | $48,890 | $45,930 | $36,060 | $39,461 | 89 |
| Youngstown | $44,160 | $43,420 | $33,920 | $35,676 | 87 |
| Canton | $42,640 | $40,170 | $37,000 | $34,645 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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